An alternative spelling of charka; a traditional Indian spinning wheel for making thread from fiber.
From Hindi चरखा (charkha), derived from Sanskrit चक्र (chakra) meaning 'wheel,' reflecting the wheel-like structure of the spinning device.
The charkha appears on India's national flag as a symbol of self-reliance and independence—it's one of the most politically meaningful spinning wheels in human history!
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